Ola Salman

American University of Beirut

Papers

2

Total Citations

294

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Ola Salman is a leading researcher at the intersection of cybersecurity and applied artificial intelligence, with a primary focus on securing critical infrastructure and advancing renewable energy technologies. Her most impactful work addresses the urgent vulnerabilities in robotics systems, as evidenced by her highly cited 2021 paper, “Robotics cyber security: vulnerabilities, attacks, countermeasures, and recommendations,” which has garnered 285 citations. This comprehensive survey has become a foundational resource for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and mitigate risks in autonomous and robotic systems. More recently, Dr. Salman has pioneered the application of deep learning to renewable energy challenges, specifically developing image classification models for detecting dust accumulation on solar panels—a critical factor affecting photovoltaic efficiency. Her innovative approach leverages computer vision to enable proactive maintenance, directly contributing to the reliability and performance of solar energy systems. With a growing body of work that bridges cybersecurity and sustainable technology, Dr. Salman’s research is shaping safer, smarter, and more resilient infrastructure for the future.

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H-Index
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Papers
294
Total Citations
147
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotics cyber security: vulnerabilities, attacks, countermeasures, and recommendations
285 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: American University of Beirut

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